Philips HDRW 720/17 - Manual (Page 42)

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General
Use 'Programming a recording (TIMER)', to automatically start and stop
a recording at a later date.
The DVD recorder will switch to the right channel and begin recording
at the correct time.
With this DVD recorder, you can pre-programme at least 15
recordings within a period of one year.
To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to
know:
* the date you want to make the recording
* the channel number of the TV channel
* the start and stop time of the recording
This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.
Before you begin, make sure the clock is set. If the clock is not set, the
'Time/Date' menu will appear when you press the TIMER
s button.
Programming recordings with the 'TV
Guide On Screen™ system'
The TV Guide On Screen ™ system has made it even easier to
programme recordings. All you have to do is select the show you want
to record from a channel listing.
Preparation:
•) Switch on the TV set, and if necessary, select the channel for the DVD
recorder (channel 3 or 4).
•) Switch on the DVD recorder.
1 Press TV GUIDE on the remote control.
2 Use A or B to select the TV station, and D or C to select the
show to record.
3 Press the green function button (labeled 'RECORD' on the
screen).
WARNING! Do not press
REC/OTR n !
The TV -show will be stored in memory for recordings.
Read the information on the screen.
You can also programme TV shows as 'Favorites'
Press instead the green function button the blue one (labeled
'FAVORITE' on the screen).
The TV show will be stored in memory for favorites.
Setting up repeat recordings
You can choose from the following settings with the green function
button:
Frequency :'Once': one-time recordings
'Regulary': Repeated when the show is available.At least
twice a week
'Weekly': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on
the same day).
'Off': this will stop any future occurrences of the program
from being recorded but will keep the show in the list.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 , until all recordings have been
programmed.
5 To end, press TV GUIDE .
To find out how you can check which shows you have
programmed, read the section on 'How to change or delete a
programmed recording (TIMER)'.
If one or more recordings have been programmed 'TIMER' will light up
on the display.
Programming a recording (TIMER)